Chili Mac and Cheese

This chili mac n cheese is a great recipe to have on your busy weekdays. The kids will absolutely love this meal, and so will you. It’s very easy to make, and can be made in one pot. Chili mac includes most of your favorites that you add to your traditional chili with a twist. So fulfilling and comforting once you add your macaroni, cheeses and spices. Next time I make this recipe I think I’m going to bake it! With the cold weather coming, this is a for sure meal to put on your list.

Details

Servings

4-5 servings

Prep time

10 minutes

Cooking time

35-40 minutes

Seasonings used:

chili powder, ground cumin, black pepper, garlic and herb blend, crushed red pepper, onion powder, season meat tenderizer

Bowl of Chili Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 box of elbow macaroni (you may use only half of the box )

  • 1lb of ground beef

  • 1 red onion

  • 1 red bell pepper

  • 2 cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes & green chilies

  • 1 can of dark kidney beans( use 2 if you like more beans)

  • 2 spoonful of tomato paste

  • 1-2 cups of Cheddar Cheese

  • 1-2 cups of chicken or beef broth

  • 1-2 tbsp of olive or vegetable cooking oil

Chopped red bell pepper and red onion
Pot of Chili Mac & Cheese

Directions

  • First, take a pot add water to boil your macaroni. ( When done drain pasta and set to the side)
  • While your macaroni is cooking start your ground beef in a pan. While the meat is cooking start dicing up your onion and pepper. ( make sure to drain beef)(Set to the side)
  • In a pot add some olive or your favorite cooking oil, onions and bell peppers, saute for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add your 2 spoons of tomato paste. Stir, then add your crushed tomatoes, keep stirring.
  • Next, add your broth and seasonings-chili powder, cumin,pepper flakes. Add the drained kidney beans, mix and let simmer for about 10 minutes on medium low heat.
  • Last, add the cooked macaroni, mix together then add cheese. Turn on low and let warm for about 10-15 minutes. Turn stove off, let cool and serve.